Definition of reckless for English Language Learners

RECKLESS Defined for Kids

reckless

Definition of reckless for Students

: showing lack of caution : engaging in wild careless behavior

recklessly

adverb

recklessness

noun

Law Dictionary

reckless

adjective
reck·less

Legal Definition of reckless

: characterized by the creation of a substantial and unjustifiable risk to the lives, safety, or rights of others and by a conscious and sometimes wanton and willful disregard for or indifference to that risk that is a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise in like circumstances — see also involuntary manslaughter at manslaughter, reckless homicide at homicide, recklessness — compare careless